The largest sun of 2026 rises today as Earth draws closest to our parent star Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3. Astrobitica January 3, 2026 (Last updated: January 3, 2026) 1 minute read Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: When clouds flock togetherNext: Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way